In 360: Life on an Oil Rig- BBC News

Have you ever wondered what life is like on an oil rig in the North Sea? Well, in this immersive video, one worker takes you around the Shearwater platform. You control the camera - so look up, down, and around, and experience life aboard an oil rig.
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[mrsandman]

My dad used to work on oil rigs for 14 years, often being away for months at a time. This was an interesting insight into his work environment and a part of his life I'd never seen before. I'm glad I watched this.

[ASKpq]

It’s amazing what human beings are capable of building. Incredible structures.

[wilbertjamodovar]

Thank you Paul for taking me into your 360 experience.

[alexbenavidez]

Holy shit this is the first time I've experienced a 360 on YouTube

I expected this video be a preset recording of somebody else navigating the environment, so I was surprised suddenly realising I got to do it

[realeques]

That was the first time I've watched a 360 degree video on the phone, pretty fascinating. Almost like VR

[MorganWallenManagement-tduq]

I'm interested in investing, but I'm not sure where to start. Do you have any advice or contacts who can help me out?

[gnarmarmilla]

That was really neat, BBC. Thank you very much for doing this. What an extraordinary bunch of people that we have out there, working so that we can go for a drive or keep our homes warm. This technology is so awesome and it really isn’t very old relative to the age of humanity. We ought to be very thankful for these people. May God bless them and you as well, BBC.

[Niteeshdwivedi_]

Success is not built on success. It's built on failure. It's built on frustration. it's built on fear that you have to over come. I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life.

[EvaSeaLegs]

Amazing to see what daily life is like, working on a production platform in the middle of the North Sea, thank you for showing us!

[mskinetik]

Omg! Seeing that in 360 on my phone was amazing! I was spinning in circles in my room looking at everything from all angles😆 a bit dizzy now 😂 But well worth it!
Amazing! This video deserves more views!

[irishuwould]

I never knew 360 video existed. Now I’m searching YouTube for more lol

[SCD]

Spent 26 years in the oil game. Now work on a solvent plant as the senior control room operator.. Reminds me of my time in the Army.

[ericaacosta]

This is awesome! Thank you BBC for this amazing, 360 look into the lives of offshore men.

[IAmNotAStrawberry]

I saw a meme with an oil rig in it, look up what it is and came here, now I'm learning about oil rigs at 12 am.

[yahyabokula]

Im gonna be working at the rigs in West Africa Angola from next year, thank god they have a gym🙌🏾

[iREKNi]

anyone else here trying to learn about rigs after playing "still wakes the deep" lmfaoo

[SusanDianeHowell]

I moused around. 360 vision. Fascinating.

[valotovcics]

We've been drilling, milling, repairing the Wells for them. I had absolutely great time there! Thanks for that opportunity!

[bryanleeyf]

The most important bit they never mentioned. They pay you VERY WELL.

[Ambient_Scenes]

This is probably the closest you come to living on a space station here on earth. Very cool!